Bill Sponsor
House Bill 6982
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Tropical Forest Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 28, 2018
Overview
Text
Introduced
Sep 28, 2018
Latest Action
Sep 28, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6982
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Ohio
Democrat
California
Republican
New Jersey
Democrat
New Jersey
Democrat
New York
Republican
Pennsylvania
Democrat
Wisconsin
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Tropical Forest Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2018

This bill renames the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 as the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Act of 1998 and otherwise revises the Act. 

Coral reef ecosystems are included within the Act's scope and made eligible for benefits under the Act.

The Tropical Forest Facility is renamed the Conservation Facility, and the Tropical Forest Fund is renamed the Conservation Fund.

One or more individuals appointed by the U.S. government may serve on oversight bodies for grants from a debt-for-nature swap or debt buyback regardless of whether the United States is a party to any agreement between the eligible purchaser and the government of the beneficiary country.

A grant of more than $250,000 must be approved by the U.S. government and the government of the beneficiary country.

Text (1)
September 28, 2018
Actions (2)
09/28/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
09/28/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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